- TWO CHINESE ARCHAISTIC HARDSTONE CEREMONIAL
AXE HEADSEach with stand.
The larger blade 6 x 5 in., 7 3/4 x 5 x 2 in. (overall); the smaller 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in., 9 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. (overall).
Condition
Each with wear,...
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Note:
Tested as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Provenance:...
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